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Although these potions are costly, Harnett's will accept checks in an emergency at the Natural Juices bar. For a mere $3.50 one can enjoy their fresh mango and banana fruit smoothies. However, the more adventurous should try a wheat grass drink. This bright green liquid comes in a shot glass. The bartender cuts grass from a white plastic tray of growing stalks and puts it in a special metal grinder to get the juice. But this isn't just any grass, this is wheat grass, and it can perform miracles. It is a (take a deep breath) body building...
While some find it easy to get wrapped up in the issues of the "Great Grape Referendum," students should also keep in mind the object of the debate, the fruit itself...
According to Brad Woodgate, vice-president of Costa Fruit and Produce, which currently supplies fruit to HDS, any grapes Harvard purchases would come from California between late spring and late fall. During the rest of the year, grapes would come from Chile, due to seasonal availability in the northern and southern hemispheres...
...plenty of other things that taste great that we don't have in the dining halls. (Chocolate bars come to mind.) And if you're such a big fan that you can't wait to make it home for the holidays where (presumably) a juicy bowl of your favorite fruit awaits your arrival, I'm sure there are several varieties of grapes on sale this week at Sage's or Star Market. In the meantime, let those of us who would rather try to make a difference than not do just that...
With the grape situation thus veering toward the surreal, and as the debate is stained by allegations of deceit, you may be tempted to give in to a craving for the juicy, sweet, smooth-skinned fruit we know and love and end our involvement in the boycott here and now. But at least take a close look at the facts before casting your vote...